Practice Advantages and Disadvantages of FEM - 5.3.3 | 5. Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations | Numerical Techniques
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is one main advantage of using FEM?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about applications in engineering designs.

Question 2

Easy

Define what is meant by 'computational expense' in relation to FEM.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what makes FEM expensive compared to simpler methods.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is an advantage of FEM?

  • A. Simpler implementation
  • B. Flexibility in handling complex shapes
  • C. Lower computational cost

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how different methods handle complexities.

Question 2

True or False: FEM is less computationally expensive than FDM.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about resource requirements.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a FEM analysis plan for a complex structure with varying loads and materials. Discuss considerations for meshing and basis functions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the structural characteristics and element compatibility.

Question 2

Critique a hypothetical FEM approach to solve a fluid-dynamic problem in an irregularly shaped tank. What challenges might arise?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how fluid behavior interacts with the tank's shape.

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